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NPR @npr.org · 6h

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

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Michael Edison Hayden @michaelehayden.bsky.social · 5h

“They are highly organized … [they] have purchased their own animal costumes”

Andy ngo mad about muppets again — this time in Chicago

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Peter @notalawyer.bsky.social · 3h

the actual story here, which the media never talks about, is that police in this country have become a discrete right-wing political operation. the story isn't about cops leaving (they're lying about that), it's about the police trying to exert influence over elections.

Mark Misoshnik 🏴 @misoshnik.bsky.social · 1d

Lmao is this supposed to be a bad thing?

A tweet from Bari Weiss that says “"It's shaken me to my core," a lieutenant said of Mamdani's unexpected victory in June. "The absolute dread I feel is palpable.
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Today in @TheFP our @Olivia_Reingold talks to the cops who say they will walk if Zohran Mamdani is elected in November:”

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Diana B. Greenwald @dbgreenwald.bsky.social · 4h

Israel raided prisoner family homes across five districts in the West Bank. www.middleeasteye.net/news/west-ba...

Israel raids homes of West Bank prisoners set to be released in deal

Families of captive Palestinians threatened not to celebrate release of family members following ceasefire deal

www.middleeasteye.net

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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 6h

📌“The fact that I am American means, among other things, people can’t say, like they did about Francis, ‘he doesn’t understand the United States, he just doesn’t see what’s going on.’
“Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed?”

-Pope Leo in a direct rebuke of the hideous Trump

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Bom Tellino @bomtellino.bsky.social · 9h

It’s been said but it bears repeating: in addition to the people being abducted, all Chicagoans are being psychologically terrorized. Seeing feds driving/walking around and videos of violent attacks in places you know and love will fuck you up. Get ready, it’s coming to all of America soon.

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Dave Robinson @davidrobbo.bsky.social · 8h

A buddy of mine just watched Come and See. Not one for family viewings, he said!

Dave Robinson @davidrobbo.bsky.social · 10h

You'd have to imagine that he was bounced into that by the studio. Which is bad enough in itself, I guess. Not sure that's awful enough to change my opinion on him overall though. I try not to expect perfection!

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The Onion @theonion.com · 11h

Who Visited Epstein Island? Find out by watching 'The Onion Investigates: Jeffery Epstein' on The Onion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhSoGcQhWU

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Dave Robinson @davidrobbo.bsky.social · 10h

That's a good stretch. Hope you're OK pal.

Dave Robinson @davidrobbo.bsky.social · 10h

John Cena. Love him.

Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 11h

Diversity is our strength, no matter what racist, bigoted Republicans say.

Real Americans embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.

Real Americans reject Trump and his white nationalist cronies.

Trump is bad, project 2025 is bad and the people who love America, the real patriots reject both.

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Matt Stickland @landofsticks.bsky.social · 11h

Wanna know what is crazy effective at reducing congestion? Tolls.

The Chronicle Herald @thechronicleherald.bsky.social · 12h

Congestion on Halifax bridges needs more work, while crashes drop with no tolls

Preliminary data shows that the removal of toll plazas on Halifax's bridges has been positive, but there is still work to be done to improve congestion, said Fred Tilley, the province's Minister of Public Works.

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The Toffee Blues @evertonnewsfeed.bsky.social · 10h

🚨Jordan Pickford is set to sign his new long-term Everton contract this week

(Source - Paul Joyce)

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Dave Robinson @davidrobbo.bsky.social · 13h

Might see if my bank will take my tariff revenue for future mortgage payments

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Dave Robinson @davidrobbo.bsky.social · 14h

Rising, falling, stabilising. Whatever the trajectory, it's unacceptable, and it's too much. But Adam's point is that antisemitism is treated on a whole other plain than (more widespread, faster rising) Islamophobia. Has been for years. That's because people in the media see Muslims as lesser people

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Sam Kunti @samindrakunti.bsky.social · 17h

In the latest issue of @josimarfootball.bsky.social, I wrote about Goodison Park.

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David Timoney @fromarsetoelbow.bsky.social · 19h

Lol at "Praetorian Guard", but what's really amazing is that they're still using the "grown-ups back in charge" line. These people aren't simply dim - they are incapable of original thought.

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 14h

The deportation order is based on Vedam’s conviction for murder—a crime he did not actually commit and for which he’s now been wholly exonerated. He entered the US at 9 months old and was a legal permanent resident before his conviction. We are so, so, so far from the light of justice.

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 1d

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 16h

That’s a nice trick, since Biden wasn’t the president on Jan 6.

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Nick Pettigrew @nick-pettigrew.bsky.social · 14h

No it isn't.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14h

What is the most common word in the world?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

www.theguardian.com

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Dave Robinson @davidrobbo.bsky.social · 15h

Is right, Malala

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 15h

How smoking a bong brought back the trauma of being shot by the Taliban – an exclusive extract from Malala Yousafzai’s memoir

In the activist’s new memoir, she remembers how trying weed at university brought on terrifying flashbacks

www.theguardian.com

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 16h

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 15h

“…They portray people like myself… as cartoon villains.”

Eminent scientist @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social on how the MAHA movement is turning a profit attacking mainstream science.

Watch the full conversation: zeteo.com/p/science-un...

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Melissa Nadia Viviana @resistrebelrevolt.net · 22h

Tina Fey does a hilarious cold open for SNL as Kristi Noem & Amy Poehler does Pam Bondi.

*Chef's kiss* on the ICE commercial.

See the full Pam Bondi below 👇🏼🧵

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

A 15 year old boy with autism went missing earlier this week

He was selling fruit with his family in Springbranch when he disappeared

They filed a missing person’s report & begged the public to help find him

Turns out he was in a Houston ICE detention facility

They kidnapped a disabled child!

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